Meet Abdi

Ethiopia

Abdi lives with his parents and brother in a rented small one roomed mud house. His father suffers from an intestinal obstruction and isn’t able to work. His mother is a labourer and supports the family with her small income; if she is unable to work, the whole family do not eat. They have no proper bed or nightclothes and no proper toilet facilities. Attending the Stand by Me School enables Abdi to receive a great education, medical care, along with a daily breakfast and lunch.

Sponsor Abdi for $30 a month

Where Abdi lives

Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world. Famine, HIV/Aids and extreme poverty have resulted in millions of orphans and a life of hardship for the majority of its population. Nearly one million children are orphaned as a result of HIV/Aids. A lack of investment in education and a high dependency on child labour has left five million children without access to an education. Educational opportunities for girls are lower than boys as they are expected to do domestic work or marry at an early age.

Our two schools, the Bethany School and the Abdi Academy are today providing the poorest children with a quality education, daily food, health care and family support. Our Children’s Village has two family homes which care for orphaned and at risk children.

How your donation is used

92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Abdi. We’ll use the remaining 8% to support the work of Stand by Me and find a sponsor for the next child.

What you receive

When you sponsor Abdi you will receive a pack in the post with his story and photo. Every year you will receive an update about his/her progress, a new photo and at least one communication from him/her.

Real relationship

We know our kids love to receive your letters and write back so we encourage you to write as many letters as you like, along with photos and birthday gifts to develop a genuine relationship.